Local News

Things to do in Morgan County

Posted:
08/11/2017 06:59:18 PM MDT

Fireweed Bluegrass Band will perform a free concert Saturday night in Fort Morgan at Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer. The Pueblo band also will play at the church's Sunday morning worship service. (Fireweed Bluegrass Band / Courtesy photo)

Morgan County Youth TRIathlon set for Saturday in Brush

The Morgan Marlins Swim Team and the City of Brush Recreation Department are teaming up to host the Morgan County Youth TRIathlon, Saturday Aug. 12, with an 8 a.m. start at Brush Memorial Park in Brush.

Kids will be split in two age divisions: Minnows for 11 and under and Marlins for 12 an over. The registration fee is $50. Registered race participants will receive a swag bag, and the event will be professionally timed. Register at: www.mcjammst.org. Email questions to: morganmarlins@gmail.com. Proceeds will benefit the Morgan Marlin Swim Team, a seasonal swim team serving local youth for over 20 years.

Brunch with Colorado secretary of state Saturday in FM

Republican Women will hold a brunch with Colorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams Saturday, Aug. 12, at the home of Shirley Kula, 20655 U.S. Highway 34, just east of Fort Morgan.

The brunch will start at 10 a.m., and Republican Women is inviting others to come and join in.

Morgan Lanes holding third year celebration Saturday in FM

Morgan Lanes will hold a celebration of being open for three years with a party Saturday, Aug. 12, at the bowling alley at 300 E. Railroad Ave. in Fort Morgan.

This celebration was postponed due to a death in the family. The party starts at 11 a.m., and there will be free cake. Bowling games will cost $2.50 from noon to 5 p.m. as part of the celebration.

Advertisement

Weldon Valley All School Reunion set for Saturday

Weldon Valley Alumni Association will hold its All School Reunion reception Saturday, Aug. 12, at Weldon Valley School in Weldona.

There will be a tour of the school in the afternoon at 2 p.m., followed by dinner and social time at 5 p.m. at Country Steak-Out in Fort Morgan. All graduates, former students and teachers are welcome to attend the reunion. Info: Contact Vivianne Lorenzini at 970-645-2485 or vlorenzini@wigginstel.com.

Fireweed Bluegrass Band concert Saturday in FM

Bethlehem Lutheran Church and Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer will host an outdoor concert by Fireweed Bluegrass Band on Saturday, Aug. 12, at LCOR, 1100 W. Platte Ave., in Fort Morgan.

Area residents are invited to bring lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy an evening of Bluegrass music, neighborly friendship, and food. Food will be available for purchase starting at 6 p.m., and music will begin at 7 p.m. The concert is free, and no tickets are needed. Info: 970-867-8432.

St. Helena Feast Day Celebration set for Sunday in FM

St. Helena Catholic Church will hold a Feast Day Celebration from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, in the church's north parking lot at 917 W. Seventh Ave. in Fort Morgan.

It is open to the public, and there will be games, prizes, live music, dancing, and fun. Food offerings will include tacos, tamales, hamburgers, brauts and hot dogs, chilindrinas, pupusas, nachos, elotes (corn-on-the-cob), churros, aguas frescas (flavored waters), raspados (snow cones), helado (ice cream) and more. Some of the event's proceeds will benefit charities.

Doggy Day Sunday caps off season at FM swimming pool

Time is running out for swimming enthusiasts to get in their laps, splashes, waterslide rides and dips in Fort Morgan Swimming Pool.

The pool is open for regular swimming hours Friday Aug. 11, and Saturday, Aug. 12, and then for limited open swim hours Sunday, Aug. 13, before the season-ending Doggy Day event Sunday night.

The latter is when people can bring their pooches to the pool for a dip of their own. Doggy Day will last from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday and cost $5 per dog.

Alcoholics Anonymous Your Life Group meeting times

The Alcoholics Anonymous Your Life Group meets multiple times each week at 208 W. Beaver Ave. in Fort Morgan.

Meetings are held at noon Monday through Saturday, at 9 a.m. Sunday, and at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Info: 970-380-3730.

Rising Up will celebrate the first birthday of its Client Choice Pantry from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, Aug. 14, at the warming center at 527 State St. in Fort Morgan.

There will be a live radio broadcast happening, as well as give-aways, hot dogs, chips, desserts, drinks and more. Donations of food and cash will be accepted to support the Client Choice Pantry and Rising Up programs.

Free Legal Clinic Monday in FM

The next monthly Free Legal Clinic is set for 3:30 to 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14, at Fort Morgan Public Library. It is open to parties with no attorney.

Volunteer attorneys, by computer, will answer questions, help fill out forms and explain the process and procedure for all areas of civil litigation, including family law, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant law, small claims, veteran's issues and civil protection orders.

Call 970-542-4000 to sign up for a time during the clinic. Regularly held the second Monday of the month in 2017.

City of Fort Morgan holding school supplies drive through Wednesday

The City of Fort Morgan will collect school supplies at its Utility Billing office through Wednesday, Aug. 16, in connection with a school supply drive hosted by a local business. The collection box will be in the office at the City Complex, 710 E. Railroad Ave.

Nominating petitions for candidates seeking election to the Fort Morgan City Council are available now through Aug. 28 at City Hall. The seats of the mayor and one councilmember from each of the city's three wards will be on the ballot in the Nov. 7 general election.

Nominating petitions and candidate packets containing other information on running for city office are available at the Office of the City Clerk at City Hall, 110 Main St. Petitions can only be circulated between Aug. 8 and Aug. 28, and must be returned to the City Clerk's Office before 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 28.

Anyone with questions about the municipal election process is encouraged to contact City Clerk/PIO John Brennan at 970-542-3963 or john.brennan@cityoffortmorgan.com.

Money 101 dinner workshop Tuesday in Brush

A dinner workshop on How Money Works, aka Money 101, will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, at the Course at Petteys Park, 2301 Mill St., in Brush.

This educational workshop is designed to help with ideas to grow and protect money for college funding, retirement planning, tax reduction or simple wealth accumulation, with money you never even knew you had. This class will introduce people to the three enemies they must overcome to create financial security. RSVP to KimColemanInsurance@gmail.com.

Next People's Market is Wednesday in Brush

The next Brush People's Market is from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, at East Morgan County Library Park, 500 Clayton St., in Brush.

It will be held there weekly through Oct. 11, with many different vendors, live music and more. It is organized by the Brush Chamber of Commerce, and booths are available to farmers, producers, crafters and entertainers to sell their produce, crafts and creations and show off their talents. Info: Call 970-842-2666.

Fort Morgan Workforce Center event Aug. 17 in FM

Fort Morgan Workforce Center will hold an informational event from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, at Fort Morgan Pop Up Community Center, 218 Main St., in Fort Morgan.

Come find out more about the services Fort Morgan Workforce Center provides, including job searches, unemployment, creating a resume, job training opportunities and more. Light refreshment and snacks will be provided. Sponsored by OneMorgan County.

Glenn Miller Swing Fest set for Aug. 17 to 19 in FM

The 2017 Glenn Miller Swing Fest will take place from Thursday, Aug. 17, to Saturday, Aug. 19, with various events scheduled each day in Fort Morgan to honor the musician, who graduated from Fort Morgan High School.

On Thursday, Aug. 17, the opening of Glenn Miller Avenue is at 5 p.m., along with the Fort Morgan Lions Club holding a barbecue in City Park. Cost is $6 for hamburger or hotdog, chips and a drink, or $3 for kids under 10. At 6 p.m., Fort Morgan Ron Shaver will read a proclamation about Swing Fest, and the MCC Jazz Ensemble will play music in the park until 7:30 p.m.

On Friday, Aug. 18, the Tuxedo Junction Social is from 6 to 8 p.m. at Fort Morgan Elks Lodge. Tickets are available ahead of the event or at the door. From 8:30 to 10 p.m., there will be a Movie in the Park showing of "The Glenn Miller story," starring Jimmy Stewart, in City Park.

On Saturday, Aug. 19, a quilt show will be ongoing from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. sponsored by Inspirations Quilt Store, at City Park. At 10 a.m., there will be a Glenn Miller Family Cemetery Tour at Riverside Cemetery. Next up is a history presentation at 10:30 a.m. in the Lower Gallery at Fort Morgan Museum, followed by the UNC Woodwind Quartet playing Prelude in the Lower Gallery. At 12:30 a.m. Saturday, there will be a showing of the documentary, "Glenn Miller: The Birthplace of His Music," at Fort Morgan Museum. Glenn Miller Swing Fest concludes Saturday with the Juke Box Saturday Night Street Dance in City Park, featuring music from the U.S. Air Force Falconaires.

End of Summer Movie Night set for Aug. 17 in FM

Fort Morgan Library & Museum will host an End of Summer Movie Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, with a free showing of "Boss Baby" in Children's Library.

There will be free snacks and juice offered during the movie. All ages are welcome to attend. Info: Call Sara at 970-542-4000.

Golf will start at 3 p.m., and the calcutta auction starts at 6 p.m. Bring your own ride. Gators and side-by-side and carts welcome. Enjoy a day of good friends, good food, and healthy competition.

Teams of four will sign up to compete for the title of Pasture Hold Champion and cash prizes. Cost is $100 per team. Entry fee includes dinner, prizes, drinks, and corn Calcutta auction following nine holes.

Eclipse viewing party Aug. 21 at MCC in FM

The Morgan Community College Library will host a solar eclipse viewing party at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 21, on the front lawn at MCC in Fort Morgan.

This event will feature a talk by MCC Lead Science Instructor Todd Schneider about eclipses and why they happen. It is free and open to the public. The first 50 people will receive special eclipse viewing glasses.

Solar Eat-Clipse viewing Aug. 21 in Brush

East Morgan County Library will host an Eat-Clipse event at 11:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 21, in the park.

There will be 90 percent visibility of the total solar eclipse, and people are welcome to bring a lunch and enjoy viewing the natural phenomenon. Solar glasses will be provided.

Genealogical Society to meet Aug. 21 in Brush

The East Morgan County Genealogical Society will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 21, at East Morgan County Library in Brush.

The meeting will happen in the Carnegie Room, and everyone with a little interest in discovering their past and ancestors is welcome.

Next Food Bank of the Rockies mobile pantry truck visit Aug. 23

The Food Bank of the Rockies mobile pantry truck will make its next monthly visit to Morgan County on Wednesday, Aug. 23.

The pantry truck stops at the Morgan County Fairgrounds in Brush from 10 a.m. to noon, and food assistance is provided for those seeking it. Provide your own bags or boxes. Info: Lisa Northrup at 970-768-4262.

Back to School Blow Out set for Aug. 27 in FM

Life Fellowship Church will hold its annual Back To School Blow Out starting at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, at Riverside Park by Canton Field.

There will be a potluck BBQ, snow cones, cotton candy and so much more.

Free Alzheimer's disease classes set for Aug. 29 in FM

The Alzheimer's Association will hold two free classes on Alzheimer's disease on Tuesday, Aug. 29, at Colorado Plains Medical Center in Fort Morgan.

The first class, "The Basics: Memory Loss, Dementia, and Alzheimer's," will be at noon, and the second class, "Effective Dementia Communication Strategies," will be at 2 p.m. that day.

The classes are free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register, call 303-813-1669 Ext. 330 or visit alz.org/co.

Cargill 5K Run/Walk set for Sept. 2 in FM

The Cargill Workplace Education 5K Run/Walk 2017 is set for Saturday, Sept. 2 in Riverside Park in Fort Morgan.

The Cargill 5K is held "to encourage health, promote community unity, and to help support Workplace Education," according to George O'Clair, director of Morgan Community College/Cargill Workplace Education.

Registration will be from 8 to 8:45 a.m., and the race starts at 9 a.m. The cost to participate is $10 per person, with checks to be made out to the MCC Foundation. All proceeds will go to Workplace Education. Info: 970-867-1575 or george.oclair@morgancc.edu.

Next Makerspace set for Sept. 5 in FM

The next Makerspace Monthly will be held Tuesday, Sept. 5, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Education Center. The program is free for children of all ages, and no registration is required.

The Makerspace Monthly program is held the first Tuesday of each month and features hands-on learning projects involving science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Some projects are "make and take," while others use technology and/or materials housed exclusively at the library. Info: Call Educator Sara Reichert at 970-542-4014.

Tri-County Walk to End Alzheimer's set for Sept. 9 in FM

Each year, the Tri-County Walk to End Alzheimer's sees people head out from Fort Morgan City Park for a trek around part of the city and back to the park with a goal of raising as much money as possible to aid in the search for a cure for the memory-stealing disease.

The 2017 Walk to End Alzheimer's is set for Saturday, Sept. 9, at City Park for fundraising for the Alzheimer's Association by people from Morgan, Washington and Yuma counties with a theme of "Be a Champion in the Community."

Another Citizenship Class will begin Sept. 9 and last through Nov. 11 in Fort Morgan.

Weekly classes will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Fort Morgan Pop Up Community Center, 218 Main St., in Fort Morgan. The cost of the class is $50 to be paid at registration Sept. 9.

The class is sponsored by OneMorgan County and the Law Office of Lisa Martin Pray. Info: 970-370-2990.

Friends of Raymer Car Show set for Sept. 9

Centre Avenue in New Raymer has been listed on the 2017 Colorado's Most Endangered Places. The Friends of Raymer is looking to raise matching funds toward grants for obtaining historic designation for Centre Avenue.

One of the fundraising activities will be the Friends of Raymer Car Show that is set for Saturday, Sept. 9, in New Raymer. It will start at 10 a.m. with registration from 9 to 10 a.m. Early registration for the car show can be done at a discount online at : https://friendsofraymer.com.

The Compassionate Friends to meet Sept. 13 in FM

The Platte Valley Chapter of The Compassionate Friends (TCF), a bereavement group, continues to hold meetings at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of the month at First Christian Church, 225 W. Bijou Ave., in Fort Morgan to support grieving families who have lost children. This chapter was formed in 2012. The Sept. 13 meeting will focus on "Symptoms of Grief."

Info: Contact Michelle Covelli at 970-867-8316. For information about the national organization, call toll free at 877-969-0010 or visit www.compassionatefriends.org.

Article Comments

We reserve the right to remove any comment that violates our ground rules, is spammy, NSFW, defamatory, rude, reckless to the community, etc.

We expect everyone to be respectful of other commenters. It's fine to have differences of opinion, but there's no need to act like a jerk.

Use your own words (don't copy and paste from elsewhere), be honest and don't pretend to be someone (or something) you're not.

Our commenting section is self-policing, so if you see a comment that violates our ground rules, flag it (mouse over to the far right of the commenter's name until you see the flag symbol and click that), then we'll review it.